Eben have been performing over the summer at festivals and venues across the UK. Highlights have included being picked by Zane Lowe and Hugh Stephens to play at Radio 1's Fringe Festival in Maidstone (lead up to the Big Weekend), playing at ZOO8 Festival, Kent (Mark Ronson, Pendulum and The Hives), Greenbelt Festival (Jose Gonzales, Fightstar and The Race), Lounge on the Farm Festival (The View, Super Furry Animals and Mystery Jets) & headlining at Soul Survivor Festival, Somerset. Brightness EP was recorded by the band at The Way Studio, London, and produced by Tai Azeez. The EP has been recieved really well since its release and Brightness has been used in an award winning Hollywood short movie.
The main influences eben would cite would be Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire and Radiohead, whilst enjoying a wide range of music genres from classical to progressive rock to indie.
"Eben are one of the finest bands that Kent has to offer, they never cease to set a high standard for unsigned acts to follow." Tom Kirkby BBC Kent Introducing.
Room Thirteen give Brightness EP 10/13 and write: "With a delicate reverence Eben paint melodic, touching tunes that swell with bliss and hope. The epic tunes with depth and dreamy introspection displayed on the 'Brightness EP' would be a fine start for any band, and having only to into being last year, Eben display an intricacy in their music that is highly sought after by far older groups."
Momentum (Soul Survivor Festival 06) write: "Only formed in spring this year, eben, have been making some noise on the scene with their anthemic, beautiful and inspiring genius. Dense lyrics and sparse melodies seamlessly blend together with no sound or hint of contradiction. Your chance to see them before the NME writers are gloating about UK rocks latest unconventional find."
Forever
Eben Lyrics
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You are all I ever wanted
You are all I got
Uh huh
Jesus, you are my shelter
You're the only one I run to
You are all I got
Oh mamama
Forever, I will sing your praise
Yeeessss!!!
To you be the Glory
You be the honour
For you worthy of our praise
Lord you are mighty
Lord you are holy
That's why we lift your name on high
Forever I will praise your name oh God
Forever I will worship you oh God
Forever and ever
Forever and ever oh God Who made the sun to shine
And the rain to fall on the good and evil
Who made the blind to see
And the lame to walk
And the dumb to speak... yeah
Call: Jehova
Response: uh... huh. Jehova yeah
Who made a way for you
And a way for me through the darkest night
Wh took you and set you on a solid ground
Call: Jehova
Response: uh... huh(repeat )
The lyrics to Eben's song Forever are an expression of the artist's love and devotion to Jesus as his savior and shelter. Eben begins by stating that Jesus is all he ever wanted, and all he's got. This represents the artist's acknowledgement that he finds complete fulfillment in Jesus, and recognizes that everything he has is a gift from God. The chorus proclaims that Eben will forever shout Jesus' name and sing his praise. He believes that Jesus deserves all the glory and honor, and is worthy of all praises. Eben recognizes the mighty and holy nature of God, which is why he lifts Jesus' name on high.
The second verse highlights the power of God, the creator of everything. Eben marvels at the fact that God makes the sun shine, the rain fall, and is responsible for everything in between. He acknowledges that God can perform miracles, which is why he refers to him as "Jehova," a name that reflects his power, grace, and mercy. Eben recognizes that God made a way for him, even in the darkest of times. When he was lost, God set him on a solid foundation in Christ. The song ends with a call and response between Eben and his audience, echoing the name of God, and affirming their belief in his power and goodness.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, you are my saviour
You are the reason I am saved and I owe my life to you.
You are all I ever wanted
I desire you more than anything else in this world.
You are all I got
You are the only one I have and I am completely dependent on you.
Jesus, you are my shelter
In times of trouble, you are my refuge and my safe haven.
You're the only one I run to
There is no one else I turn to when I need help or support.
Forever, I will shout your name
I will proclaim your name and your greatness for all eternity.
Forever, I will sing your praise
I will sing your praises and express my gratitude to you forever.
To you be the Glory
All the honor and glory belongs to you.
You be the honour
You are the one who deserves all the respect and admiration.
For you worthy of our praise
You are deserving of all the songs of praise and worship we offer to you.
Lord you are mighty
You are powerful and your greatness knows no bounds.
Lord you are holy
You are pure and without any flaws, and you are set apart from all else.
That's why we lift your name on high
We exalt your name and lift it up in honor and reverence.
Forever I will praise your name oh God
I will never cease to praise your name, oh God.
Forever I will worship you oh God
I will continue to offer my worship and devotion to you forever.
Forever and ever
For all eternity, without end.
Who made the sun to shine
You are the one who created the sun and gave it its brilliance.
And the rain to fall on the good and evil
You provide rain to both the righteous and the wicked, without partiality.
Who made the blind to see
You have the power to give sight to the blind and restore their vision.
And the lame to walk
You have the power to heal the crippled and make them walk again.
And the dumb to speak... yeah
You have the power to give a voice to those who are unable to speak.
Call: Jehova
Invocation of the name of God, who is Jehovah.
Response: uh... huh. Jehova yeah
Confirmation of the invocation of God's name, Jehovah, indicating reverence and worship.
Who made a way for you
You have provided the way for me to be saved and come to you.
And a way for me through the darkest night
You have provided a path through the darkest times of my life and guided me to safety.
Wh took you and set you on a solid ground
You lifted me up and gave me a foundation on which to stand firmly.
Call: Jehova
Invocation of the name of God, who is Jehovah.
Response: uh... huh(repeat )
Confirmation of the previous invocation, expressing continuous worship and admiration of God.
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Max EL
on I've Done It All (feat. M.I)
Please, I have been looking for the lyrics for this track. It's one of by best songs of all time.
Can anyone help with the whole lyrics? Where can I find them?
Isreal Nwachukwu
on Jesus How I Love You
you are just the best
Dale Ablack
on I've Done It All
love the music of eben